2013 Honda CR-Z Facelift Revealed, Power-Bump Expected
It might have the looks, but the CR-Z has been an utter flop for Honda in the sales department. A sporty hybrid, the bad press is the result of it not being terribly efficient or overly powerful.
With our first look at the car’s mid-cycle update, its obvious from the photo released that cosmetic updates are minor. More dramatic changes are, however, rumored for under the hood, where the car’s 1.5-liter 4-cylinder and electric motor are expected to get a boost in oomph. Previous teaser images released by Honda clearly showed a new rim design, as well as an S+ button – again hinting at a higher level of performance.
Set to be revealed at the Paris Motor Show later this month, Honda will also reveal its first Earth Dreams diesel engine in a Euro Civic model. Other models on display will include the CR-Z and EV-STER electric roadster, as well as a 40 year celebration of the Civic.
GALLERY: Honda EV-STER Concept
With AutoGuide from its launch, Colum previously acted as Editor-in-Chief of Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine where he became a certifiable car snob driving supercars like the Koenigsegg CCX and racing down the autobahn in anything over 500 hp. He has won numerous automotive journalism awards including the Best Video Journalism Award in 2014 and 2015 from the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). Colum founded Geared Content Studios, VerticalScope's in-house branded content division and works to find ways to integrate brands organically into content.
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The biggest problem with CR-Z sales in the the UK was simply that they did not offer the auto version offered to the rest of the world, had they done that then they would have sold a lot more. I certainly would have had one as would many of my friends.
Apparently its already premiered in indonesia yesterday at the indonesian motor show